Midleton Notes (1st May)
- May 01,2024
COUNTY HURLING LEAGUES
Our senior and intn are back in league action these nights.
On Thursay night, our seniors are at home to Killeagh in Clonmult Memorial Park at 7pm, while on Friday night our intermediates travel to Belgooly to take on Argideen Rangers.
Best of luck to both teams.
JUNIOR LEAGUES
Our two Junior hurling teams are in action over the coming week too.
On Saturday our Junior C team host Carrignavar in Clonmult Memorial Park at 6.30pm, before our Junior A team make the trip to Castlelyons on Tuesday night.
Best of luck to both teams.
IN THE RED OF CORK
Hard luck to Conor Lehane, Tommy O'Connell, Brion Saunderson and all the Cork players and management team on their defeat to Clare in the Munster SHC in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday last. They are off this weekend before welcoming Limerick to the Pairc on Saturday week.
Well done to Mikey Fnn, David Cremin and Ter McCarty and all the Cork U20 players and management on their Munster hurling championship win over Limerick in Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Friday night. They are back in action this week when they will bid to make it four wins from four away to Tipperary in Thurles.
Well done too to Peter Barrett and the Cork minors on their win over Waterford in Cork on Thursday night last. They are off this week before hosting Clare in Pairc Uí Chaoimh next Thursday night.
On Saturday we had many players involved with different Cork U-15 teams.
In Mallow, Liam Walsh, John O'Sullivan Ciaran Kelly and Alfie Hennessy played against Tipperary and all did themselves and their club proud (first picture), while in Portlaoise Peader Egan, Jack Cahill and Rian McCormack all did really well against Offaly (second pic).
JUVENILES
FÉ10S
It has been a busy few weeks for our team. We took on FrO’Neils on the 20/4/24 in a football blitz. On the 25/4/24 we travelled to Pairc UÍ Chaoimh to play Blarney on the astro in hurling, and we returned to Fr O’Neils the next Saturday for another hurling match. All the games were very competitive and we got positive results in the majority of these.
We were thrilled with all our players, they battled for every ball and played some great hurling and football over the course of the games.
FÉ11S
Great hurling on Saturday morning with the Fé11 boys making the short trip to Youghal. Well done lads. #Magpiesabú...
FÉ14S
Our Fé14s started their Rebel Og East Division 1 football championship with an impressive win against Cobh at home in Park South on Friday evening. The final score read Midleton 2-4 Cobh 2-2. Well done lads.
Our Fé14 C3 football team travelled to Fermoy on Saturday and came away with a convincing win over the home team. Captain was Cathal O'Neil. A special word of thanks to the Fé13 lads who travelled with us Harry Cronin, Sean Barry, Eoin Mangan, Jack Twohig and Michael McManus....
CELTIC CHALLENGE
Hard luck to East Cork on Saturday in the Celtic Hurling Challenge versus Kilkenny, losing out on a scoreline of 3-15 to 1-10 in Nowlan Park.Very proud of our Magpies, Cian, Matthew, Eoin, Conor, Josh Hogan and Josh Foley who played their part in a very competitive game.
Pictured L to R: Matthew McSweeney, Josh Hogan, Eoin Ahern, Conor Finn, Cian Stack and Josh Foley.
FIXTURES
FRIDAY, MAY 3
Rebel Og Coiste Fe 14 Premier 1 Hurling Championship
Midleton v Kiltha Og at 7pm in Midleton
Rebel Og Coiste Fe13 Hurling League Phase 1 Group 5A
Midleton 2 v Watergrasshill 2 at 6.30pm in Midleton
SATURDAY, MAY 4
Rebel Og East Fe12 Hurling Group 1 Section 1
Midleton v Sarsfields at 3pm in Park South
SUNDAY, MAY 5
Rebel Og Coiste Fe15 Hurling League Group 1
Blackrock v Midleton in Church Road. Time: TBC
Rebel Og East Fe12 Hurling Group 3 Section 2
Douglas 2 v Midleton 2 at 11am in Douglas
MONDAY, MAY 6
Rebel Og East Fe18 Division 1 Football League
Kiltha Og v Midleton at 7pm in Castlemartyr
TUESDAY, MAY 7
Rebel Og Coiste Fe15 Hurling League Group 3
Killeagh v Midleton 2 in Killeagh. Time: TBC.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Rebel Og East Fe16 Division 1 Football League
Midleton v St Michaels at 7pm in Midleton
CAMOGIE
UNDER 12
Our U12 (Black team) played our rescheduled game V Newcestown last Thursday evening just before the dark clouds threatened to rain. A competitive match that had action across the field. The girls scored early with a goal which settled us for the remainder of the game. We led all the way, despite a strong comeback form Newcestown in the second half. The rain came and drove down on the girls but they worked hard and secured the win. A great match and a lovely group from the West of the county.
UNDER 13S
Our U-13s played a league game on Sunday evening hosting Sars. The girls played an outstanding game of camogie coming out winners on a score line of 3-6 to 0-3.
All over the pitch the girls showed skill, drive and a great attitude to get their second win in a row in this very completive league.
UNDER 14S
Our U-14s made their second league game of the season against Tracton on Sunday morning. Well done to all the players who put in tremendous effort and to Saoirse Murphy Lane for captaining the team and was also outstanding. Our players displayed plenty of skill and determination against a very committed Tracton side. We came away with the win on a scoreline of 1-2 to 1-5. The team are improving with each outing.
MINORS
Well done to our minor team who had had two wins from two over Clonakilty and Sars 2. Both were two-point wins. Despite being absent a number of players for both games, all the girls were outstanding. Particular mention goes to our U16 girls who were a massive addition to the team on both days. Next up is Ballygarvan and Laochra Óg.
LILY GRANT JUNIOR LEAGUE
Midleton 5-11 Sliabh Rua 0-10
Our Lilly Grant Team continued on their winning ways with an impressive win over Sliabh Rua on Friday night last in Park South. Early goals by Saoirse Ni Theangana and Rayanna Power saw us take early control of the game and we never looked back after that . We led 3-7 to 0-4 at half-time and despite some good points by Sliabh Rua early in the second-half we maintained our composure throughput and ran out comfortable winners. Saoirse Ni Theangana was very impressive up front, following on from her great performance earlier in the week V's Sars in the Minor league. Everyone else played really well and if we can win our last home game next Friday, V Tracton we will be very close to qualifying for a semi-final place which would be a huge achievement by this group.
MIDLETON: Kate Griffin, Roisin O'Callaghan, Kate Saunderson, Cara Foley, Caoimhe Cronin (Capt), Pippa Hennessey, Meghan Wallis, , Lucy Kenneally(0-01), Ciara McGrath, Rachel Ryan (1-1 ), Hannah Power, Rayanna Power(1-1), Jade Fitzgerald (1-0), Saoirse Ni Theangan (2-6),Lilly Kelly (0-1), Beth Ryan
10-YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Despite rain on the day there was a huge turn out last Saturday to celebrate Midleton Camogie’s 10-year anniversary in Clonmult Memorial Park.
All age groups gathered for some inter club blitzes which was a huge success. To entertain the younger and older age groups there was face painting, entertainment, food stalls and music.
To round off the celebrations we unveiled our new crest and presented commemorative plaques were given to the founding members of the club who should be so proud of where the club is today.
The Junior team were presented with their county championships medal with their team picture presented to John Fenton to hang proudly in the club.
Thanks to all for attending this special day.
Thanks to Andrew Foley for the great pics.....you can see all the rest at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/140256824@N08/53684494650/in/album-72177720316550468/
LADIES FOOTBALL
MINOR EAST CORK CHAMPIONSHIP
Our Minor ladies travelled to Aghada on Tuesday evening for the 1/4 final of the East Cork Minor Championship. A mixture of U15/16 and minor players took to the field and put in a fantastic effort on the night. We scored some great points but were denied on a couple of occasions by the Aghada goalkeeper who pulled off some good saves.
Unfortunately we lost out by 1 point but we cannot fault the girls in any way for the brilliant performance they put in. It was heartening to see how well the younger girls blended in so well with the team.Well done all.
Final Score: Midleton 0-16 Aghada 3-8
MIDLETON: Hannah O'Brien, Caoilinn Fraser, Orlaith Corby, Rebecca Ryan, Kate Saunderson, Julie Murphy, Kate O'Sullivan, Saoirse Twomey Tagney(capt), Elsa Ryan, Alyx Cahill, Ava McAuliffe, Sadhbh Cronin, Lily Kelly, Rachel Ryan, Ciara Murphy, Isabelle Fitzpatrick.
FÉILE 2024
Best of luck to our Féile team who travel to Whitecross on Monday for the re-scheduled competition.
TRAINING
Parents please take note of any changes that may occur in the coming weeks with regards to training times and venues as all teams look to return to summer times and pitches.
MIDLETON GAA MONDAY CLUB
At our Monday Club today we welcomed our members and friends from near and far. We were delighted to welcome friends from Blackrock GAA Club who arrived by train for a cuppa, their first visit hopefully it won’t be their last!
Some of our older members were interviewed by an American film crew who have been filming in the club for a pilot documentary. We also celebrated a milestone birthday for Ger Fitzgerald….happy birthday Ger! See you all next month May 27th at 10.30am all welcome!
2024 MIDLETON GAA GOLF CLASSIC
SAVE THE DATE.......the 2024 Midleton GAA Golf Classic will take place at East Cork Golf Club on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.
You can pay for your team and or a tee sign at the following link and don't forget to contact one of the lads on the poster to secure your tee time....
http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/EventRegistration#EventRegistrationOptions
LOTTO
Here are the lotto results for this week.....
Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto. It is a vital weekly fundraiser for our club.
The jackpot is still €15k....wouldn't that be nice....
Remember you can play anytime at: http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton%20GAA/lotto
In total Midleton GAA will give out local business vouchers to the value of €3,800 every year as part of our “Shop Local, Buy Local” campaign.
How to play: tickets are on sale at Pat Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy Butchers, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Crowley Butchers, or buy online (see above).
BINGO
Fancy a great night out? Why not give our Bingo a go?
It kicks off at 7.30pn every Friday night and is over by 9pm. A single book is €6. A double book is €12.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the bingo in such great numbers in 2023 and hopefully you can join us again for 2024.
SOCIAL DANCING
No dancing this week.
CLUB SHOP
Our club shop is now back in action for the 2024 season.
The new shop times for 2024 are 9.30am to 10.30am.
Check out what's on offer and buy at:
http://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midleton_GAA/ShopItems
HEALTHY CLUB
Darkness Into Light 11th May 2024 at 4.15am Market Green Shopping Centre.
Midleton GAA "One Club" will take part in this event to raise awareness and funds for Pieta House. We will meet outside the Gate Cinema entrance from 4am.
Register for the event on www.darknessintolight.ie/register
FOOTBALL REVIEW SURVEY
The Football Review Committee are seeking your views and ask that you complete the following survey:
GAA LEARNING PORTAL
We have been asked to remind members and especially our club coaches that the GAA Learning Portal is a great resource which is free to use. Please check it out at http://learning.gaa.ie/about.
CLUB HOUSE
We have a smashing club house, bar and hall, at Midleton GAA Club and don't forget that these are available to hire for functions....see below for details....
PLEASE PLAY YOUR PART
No dogs (other than assistance dogs) are allowed in our grounds at Clonmult Memorial Park or Park South. Please respect this and spread the word.....
